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Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Najran Airport and Aramco Facilities A Houthi military spokesman announced in a statement that the Yemeni armed forces successfully carried out two separate military operations using drones. SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:32 PM

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 206,000, Below Expectations The U.S. Department of Labor announced on the 20th that new jobless claims for last week stood at 206,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week. SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:18 PM

Kian84 Smiles at 'Bong Ji-eun Lookalike' AI Partner on 'Strange Love' as Kangnam Cheers Kian84's AI partner has been revealed. On the August 20 broadcast of the SBS program "My AI Partner - Strange Love" (hereinafter "Strange Love"), the first meeting between human representative Kian84 and his AI partner was unveiled. SBS Star Aug 20, 2026 10:46 PM

2,375 Prosecutors and Investigators Apply for Special Appointment to Serious Crime Investigation Agency, Reaching 82.6% of Quota The preparation team for the launch of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the application period for special appointments, held for prosecutors and investigators from the prosecution service from the 7th until 6:00 PM today , resulted in 2,375 applicants. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:43 PM

Kwon Hee-dong's Thrilling Walk-Off Hit Lifts NC out of 3-Game Losing Streak After Announcing Decision to Stay in Changwon In a home game against the Doosan Bears in the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League held at NC Park in Changwon today , NC secured a 5-4 victory thanks to Kwon Hee-dong's walk-off hit. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:41 PM

Japan, UK Leaders Hold Phone Talks, Agree to Strengthen Next-Gen Fighter Jet Development and Security Cooperation According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders spoke for about 30 minutes starting at 4 p.m., agreeing to promote cooperation in security, the economy, and economic security, including the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme , a next-generation fighter jet development project being pursued by Japan, the UK, and Italy. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:39 PM

Romania Shoots Down Explosive Maritime Drone on Day of Russian Attack on Ukraine According to AFP, the Romanian Ministry of Defense stated that it intercepted and destroyed the maritime drone at sea, located 80 nautical miles east of the Black Sea coastal city of Constanta this morning. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:37 PM

Massive Cocaine Seizures in West Africa Highlight Region as Transit Hub Between South America and Europe According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Nigeria and the British BBC broadcasting on the 20th , the NDLEA intercepted and seized 184.5 kg of cocaine scheduled to be smuggled overseas through a courier service in Lagos, the largest city, on the 3rd. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:35 PM

Jang Doyoun Teases 'Strange Love' as Korea's First AI Dating Show Jang Doyoun revealed the reason she decided to become a human representative. During the broadcast of SBS "My AI Partner - Strange Love" (hereinafter "Strange Love") on the 20th, the first meeting between the human representatives and their AI partners was revealed. SBS Star Aug 20, 2026 10:32 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Leans Toward Rejecting Son Bong-ki's Nomination Submitted in Writing by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae A ruling camp official explained today that they are strongly considering sending back the appointment consent motion for Senior Judge Son without forwarding it to the National Assembly. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:18 PM